(a) If any owner or possessor of a fierce or dangerous dog shall permit the same to go at large, knowing said dog to be fierce or dangerous, to the danger or annoyance of the inhabitants, he shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $5,000; and if such animal shall attack or bite any person, the owner or possessor thereof shall, on conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $10,000, and in addition to such punishment the court shall adjudge and order that such animal be forthwith delivered to the poundmaster, and said poundmaster is hereby authorized and directed to kill such animal so delivered to him.
(b) If any owner or possessor of a female dog shall permit her to go at large in the District of Columbia while in heat, he shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $20.
(June 19, 1878, 20 Stat. 174, ch. 323, § 9; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 547, ch. 1332; Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 7(f), 35 DCR 4787.)
1981 Ed., § 22-1111.
1973 Ed., § 22-1111.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties
Chapter 13 - Disturbances of the Public Peace
§ 22–1302. Duelling challenges. [Repealed]
§ 22–1303. Assault for refusal to accept challenge. [Repealed]
§ 22–1304. Leaving District to give or receive challenge. [Repealed]
§ 22–1305. Prize fights and animal fights prohibited. [Repealed]
§ 22–1306. “Pugilistic encounter” defined. [Repealed]
§ 22–1307. Crowding, obstructing, or incommoding
§ 22–1308. Playing games in streets
§ 22–1309. Throwing stones or other missiles
§ 22–1310. Urging dogs to fight or create disorder
§ 22–1311. Allowing dogs to go at large
§ 22–1312. Lewd, indecent, or obscene acts; sexual proposal to a minor
§ 22–1314. Disturbing religious congregation. [Repealed]
§ 22–1317. Flying fire balloons or parachutes
§ 22–1318. Driving or riding on footways in public grounds
§ 22–1319. False alarms and false reports; hoax weapons
§ 22–1320. Sale of tobacco to minors under 18 years of age